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2024 CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 40 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (§§ 40-1-1 — 40-16-8)
Chapter 5 - DRIVERS' LICENSES (§§ 40-5-1 — 40-5-179)
Article 2 - ISSUANCE, EXPIRATION, AND RENEWAL OF LICENSES (§§ 40-5-20 — 40-5-39)
Section 40-5-38 - Notation of post-traumatic stress disorder
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GA Code § 40-5-38 (2024)
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- (a) Members of the armed services and veterans who have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder may request to have a notation of such diagnosis placed on his or her driver's license. Such applicant shall present the department with a sworn statement from a person licensed to practice medicine or psychology in this state verifying such diagnosis.
- (b) The commissioner shall by rules and regulations establish procedures necessary to carry out the provisions of this Code section including, without limitation, application forms to include a waiver of liability for the release of any medical information and an appropriate symbol to be placed on the drivers' licenses.
Amended by 2024 Ga. Laws 701,§ 4, eff. 7/1/2024.
Added by 2010 Ga. Laws 649,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2010.
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